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SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:September 18 – November 13\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 6 of Suomen Mestari 2. This class will finish the Suomen Mestari 2 book and start Suomen Mestari 3. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2 textbook (new edition 2022) and Suomen Mestari 3 textbooks. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T174500
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SUMMARY:ASI: Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:September 18 – November 13\, 2024\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 3 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T194500
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UID:14052-1726596900-1726602300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Beginning II Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:September 17 – November 12\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 9 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. This class will finish Suomen Mestari 1 and start with Suomen Mestari 2. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1 and Suomen Mestari 2 textbooks.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-tues-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T150000
DTSTAMP:20240809T145749Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T145749Z
UID:14050-1726405200-1726412400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intro to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sept. 15\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nVirtual \n$20-$25 \nAre you curious about the Finnish language\, but not ready yet to commit to a multi-date class? Are you looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Finland? This two-hour introductory workshop taught by Joona Sundström is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intro-to-finnish-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20240906T005220Z
CREATED:20240906T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T005220Z
UID:14090-1726315200-1726326000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finn Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:September 14\, 2024\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nDanish American Center\nMinneapolis\, MN \nKickstart your fall before activities\, events\, and Finnish language classes by joining us for a day of food\, music\, games\, and activities! \nFinn Fun Day is is a multi-generational\, family-friendly event that was started as a collaboration between FACA and Suomi-koulu. It has since morphed into a multi organizational event. \nAll are welcome whether you are Finnish or are curious about other cultures or all things Finnish! \nTervetuloa to the 4th Annual Finn Fun Day!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-fun-day-3/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Everything,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20240821T230318Z
CREATED:20240821T230318Z
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UID:14076-1726304400-1726315200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Genealogy Group of MN Kick-off Event
DESCRIPTION:The new “school year” for Finnish Genealogy of Minnesota kicks off with our Fall meeting on Saturday\, September 14. \nOur featured speaker this month is Christina Dailey\, a genetic counselor at M Health Fairview. Christina works with patients\, of all ages\, to review their personal and family history to better understand their genetic risk. She is eager to meet with the Finnish Genealogy Group to discuss what genetic counseling is\, especially as it relates to Finnish heritage. \n9:00 AM: Log On\n9:30 AM: Business Meeting\n10:15 AM: Speaker \nEstablished in the mid-1990s\, the Finnish Genealogy Group of Minnesota (FGGMN) is dedicated to fostering connections and facilitating genealogical research for individuals passionate about exploring their Finnish ancestry. Open to all\, our non-profit group serves as a vibrant community where like-minded individuals with Finnish heritage converge\, providing a platform to exchange knowledge\, share experiences\, and forge lifelong friendships. \nFuture Meeting Dates \nSaturday\, October 12 \nSaturday\, November 9 \nSaturday\, January 11 \nSaturday\, February 8 \nSaturday\, March 8 \nSaturday\, April 12 \nSaturday\, May 10
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-genealogy-group-of-mn-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Genealogy,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="FGG - Finnish Genealogy Group":MAILTO:eabrtn1@msn.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T213000
DTSTAMP:20240620T215424Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Venäläinen & Melkutus Party
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 13\n8 pm – 10 pm\nThe Cedar Cultural Center\nMinneapolis\, MN 55454 \n$20 Presale (below)\n$25 At the door \nMaking their Cedar debut as part of its Nordic Roots Series\, we welcome Jenni Venäläinen & Melkutus Party from Finland! \nOld Karelian tunes played by kantele\, the traditional string instrument\, have a minimalistic\, improvisational and rhythmic nature that compliments the aesthetics of modern electronic ambient and party music. The concert program also contains new compositions based on the rich tradition of kantele. \nThis is a seated show with general admission\, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. \nTickets and more info: Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/jenni-venalainen-melkutus-party/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55454
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20240717T023419Z
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UID:14032-1726102800-1726534799@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:September 12 – September 16\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 18 – 99 \n$800 pp \nRegistration closes August 29\, 2024 \nImmerse yourself in Finnish language and culture with engaging activities\, small language learning groups and delicious culturally appropriate meals. \nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity — from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns! \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nAll the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint\, rustic\, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins\, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage\, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. \nAll cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adult-week-2/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T200000
DTSTAMP:20240820T214145Z
CREATED:20240820T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T214145Z
UID:14069-1725703200-1725739200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:It’s Nordic Music Fest 2024\, at Lion’s Park\, Victoria\, MN\, rain or shine! Listen to Nordic music performed on a variety of traditional instruments\, sample baked Scandinavian treats\, and find hand-made goods from local nordic artisans. \nFESTIVAL\n10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nMUSIC & DANCING\n5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n5:30\nDahlins Plus\n6:00\nFrances Olson\n6:10\nLynx Lynx\n6:40\nJohanna Lotta Jaana\n6:50\nbeOK Then\n7:20\nElise Peters\n7:30\nLauluaika
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-music-fest-2/
LOCATION:Lions Park – Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Dr\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTSTAMP:20240107T022049Z
CREATED:20240107T022049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T022049Z
UID:13796-1724202000-1724461199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Air Guitar World Championships
DESCRIPTION:The next Air Guitar World Championships will be held August 21-23\, 2024. \nThe final takes place in the heart of Oulu\, and the event is free entry and open to everyone. There is truly room for everyone at this internationally acclaimed\, inclusive family of air guitar lovers\, welcome! \nThe purpose of the Air Guitar World Championships is to promote world peace. According to the ideology of the competition\, wars would end\, climate change stop and all bad things disappear\, if all the people in the world played the Air Guitar. This is why the whole universe is invited to play the Air Guitar for the world peace at the end of the competition. \n \nMAKE AIR\, NOT WAR
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/air-guitar-world-championships/
LOCATION:Oulu\, Finland\, Oulu\, 90100\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000
DTSTAMP:20240722T013552Z
CREATED:20240722T013552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T013552Z
UID:14038-1722699000-1722700800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish-inspired Partner-Carrying Contest (18+)
DESCRIPTION:St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\nSaturday\, August 3\, 2024\n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nCentral Park\nSt. Anthony\, MN \nFree \nThe Finns are an unusual group of people\, sometimes little known for their unusual contests of strength\, creativity and spirt of verve and fun. Adding to the fun of St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\, the Sister City Association is adding a Finnish-inspired partner-carrying contest for adults 18 and older. \n\nCarrying style up to participants!\nParticipants must be 18 or older\nRequires registration and liability waiver\n\nRegistration and Waiver \nRules \n\nTeams will consist of two members\, one “Wife” and one “Husband”. For the purpose of this contest\, the Wife shall be the contestant being carried\, and the Husband will be the contestant doing the carrying\, regardless of the actual marital status or gender.\nPartners in the contest do not have to be married – as stated in the Wife Carrying Contest Official Rules -“a contestant may carry his own wife\, his neighbor’s wife\, or someone found ‘further afield’”.\nAny combination of adults is fine including parent and adult offspring partners. Offspring do not need to do extra chores to participate with a parent.\nBoth the contestants must be 18 years or older.\nThe “wife” must weigh a minimum of 100 lbs (45 kg). “Wives” that are too light will have to have an extra helping of Finnish Lihapullat meatballs or carry weights to meet the minimum requirement. In the case that an extra meal in the food tent does not bring the contestant to the minimum weight they will still have to carry weights.\nDropping your “wife” or falling will not incur a penalty in the contest\, but perhaps a penalty from your ‘wife” after the race.\n“Husbands” may carry their wives any way they choose\, however it must be by their own power – no foreign object (like wheelbarrows or harnesses) will be allowed.\nProtests must be made within 5 minutes of the end of the contest. There will be a protest fee\, and administration fee… as well as an inconvenience fee.\nAll contestants must wear pants and a smile\, and wives must wear a helmet. Other articles of clothing may be substituted for pants\, but smiling and having fun are non-negotiable.\nInflatable “wives” will be disqualified.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-inspired-partner-carrying-contest-18/
LOCATION:Central Park (St. Anthony)\, 3503 Silver Lake Rd.\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T153000
DTSTAMP:20240722T013709Z
CREATED:20240722T013709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T013709Z
UID:14036-1722697200-1722699000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish-inspired Dead Mobile Phone Throwing Contest
DESCRIPTION:St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\nSaturday\, August 3\, 2024\n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nCentral Park\nSt. Anthony\, MN \nFree \nThe Finns are an unusual group of people\, sometimes little known for their unusual contests of strength\, creativity and spirt of verve and fun. Adding to the fun of St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\, the Sister City Association is adding a dead mobile phone throwing contest with heats for kids\, teens and adults. \n\nNo minimum age\nDead mobile phones will be provided\n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-inspired-dead-mobile-phone-throwing-contest/
LOCATION:Central Park (St. Anthony)\, 3503 Silver Lake Rd.\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T150000
DTSTAMP:20240708T021013Z
CREATED:20240708T021013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T021013Z
UID:14024-1722589200-1722610800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:SAV St. Anthony Village American Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 2\, 2024\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSt. Anthony City Hall and Community Center\nSt. Anthony\, MN 55418 \nA call to service! The Saint Anthony-Salo Finland Sister City Association invites you to join their American Red Cross Blood Drive between 9am – 3pm. \nGo to redcrossblood.org to choose your appointment time. To sign up use Sponsor Code SAV or enter Zip Code 55418\,
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/sav-st-anthony-village-american-red-cross-blood-drive/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Village City Hall and Community Center\, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240730
DTSTAMP:20240320T232349Z
CREATED:20240222T050116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T232349Z
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SUMMARY:FinnFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:FinnFest 2024\, North America’s premiere experience of Nordic culture and learning\, will again be held in beautiful Duluth\, Minnesota\, between July 24-28\, 2024. Everyone is welcome at FinnFest!\n \nThis year’s festival will provide vibrant new programming\, spiced with treasured sounds and stimulating conversations. The festival kicks off with tours\, evening dances\, films and seminars on Wednesday and Thursday\, and continues on with typical FinnFest programming throughout the week. The festival schedule on the FinnFest website will be updated throughout the spring. \nFestival Pass holders will have access to presentations\, panel discussions\, Tori Nordic Fair\, NAFL floorball games (NEW!)\, live music\, art\, evening dances\, workshops\, demonstrations\, Asahi and Nordic Walking (NEW!) sessions\, films and more. Separate tickets will be required for tours (Wed)\, language\, genealogy and other seminars (Thu)\, and selected evening events such as the symphony orchestra concert. Tickets for additional ticketed events will be available closer to the event date. \nFor daily event details\, visit FinnFest.us. \nFull Festival (5-day) Pass provides access to most FinnFest events Wed-Sun\, including presentations\, Tori Nordic Fair\, all NAFL floorball games (NEW!)\, live music\, art\, evening dances\, workshops\, demonstrations\, Asahi and Nordic Walking sessions\, films and more. Separate tickets will be required for tours (Wed)\, language or genealogy seminars (Thu)\, and selected evening events such as the symphony orchestra concert. Tickets for these events will be available closer to the date. \n\nEarly Bird Pricing thru March 15 April 15\n (FinnFest Member discount (20%) available)\n$150 – 5-Day Pass Adult\n$50 – 5-Day Pass Student\n$20 – 5-Day Pass Child \nAfter April 15 (FinnFest Member discount (20%) available)\n$179 – 5-Day Pass Adult\n$50 – 5-Day Pass Student\n$20 – 5-Day Pass Child \n$60 – 1-Day Pass Adult\n$20 – 1-Day Pass Student\n$10 – 1-Day Pass Child \nTo purchase tickets: FinnFest.us
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnfest-2024/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="FinnFest USA":MAILTO:info@finnfestusa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20240409T115416Z
CREATED:20240409T115307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T115416Z
UID:13981-1717981200-1718499599@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Family Week
DESCRIPTION:June 10 – June 15\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 4 – 99 (Ages 3 and under Free) \n$710 – $875 pp \nRegistration closes May 10\, 2024 \nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity—from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns! \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nAll the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint\, rustic\, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins\, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage\, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. \nAll cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-family-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240409T120701Z
CREATED:20240409T120031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T120701Z
UID:13985-1717981200-1718413199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adventure Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:June 10 – June 14\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 6 – 11 \n$375 pp \nRegistration closes May 10\, 2024 \nDaytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays. \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity — from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adventure-day-camp/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T210000
DTSTAMP:20240517T212113Z
CREATED:20240517T212113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T212113Z
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SUMMARY:Kallavesi Church Youth Choir
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 5\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nChrist Lutheran Church\n3244 34th Avenue South\nMinneapolis\, MN \nSince 1972\, Minneapolis and Kuopio\, Finland\, have been partner communities (aka “Sister Cities”). A group of 20 young Kuopions from Kallavesi Lutheran Church\, Kuopio\, will be visiting Minneapolis and on Wednesday\, June 5\, perform at Christ Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kallavesi-church-youth-choir/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 3244 34th Ave. So.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T194500
DTSTAMP:20240326T012246Z
CREATED:20240326T012246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T012246Z
UID:13948-1717524900-1717530300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intermediate Finnish Literature
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 4 – Tuesday July 23\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \n$120-$130 \nKeep up with your Finnish this summer! Over the course of eight weeks\, students will read and discuss the Finnish novel Musta kuin eebenpuu by Salla Simukka with instructor Joona Sundström. This class is suitable for students at the Intermediate level\, i.e. at least two years of Finnish study or equivalent. Class materials will be provided by the instructor. \n$120 ASI Member\n$130 Non-member
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-finnish-literature/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Table,Education,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20240409T120712Z
CREATED:20240409T114709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T120712Z
UID:13972-1715389200-1715993999@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:May 11 – May 17\, 2024\nSalolampi – Finnish Language Village\nTurtle River Lake\nBemidji\, MN\nAges: 18 – 99 \n$1195 pp \nRegistration closes Apr 13\, 2024 \nFrom the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village\, Salolampi\, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity — from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). \nPersonalized\, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi‘s beautiful\, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns! \nSalolampi Language Village\, on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji\, Minn.\nAll the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint\, rustic\, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins\, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage\, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. \nAll cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adult-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20240326T011757Z
CREATED:20240326T011757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T011757Z
UID:13946-1714914000-1714921200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intro to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 5\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nVirtual \n$20-$25 \nCurious about the Finnish language\, but not ready yet to commit to a multi-date class? Looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Finland? This two-hour introductory workshop taught by instructor Joona Sundström is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation. \nThis is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. Students need a strong internet connection and a device with video capabilities. \n$20 ASI Member\n$25 Non-member
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intro-to-finnish/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20240402T210131Z
CREATED:20240402T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T210131Z
UID:13967-1714215600-1714226400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Forest Finn Finnposium
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27\n11:00 am – 1:00pm CDT\n(12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT)\nZoom (Virtual) \nFinlandia Foundation National\, in partnership with FinnFest\, invites you to join the online “Finnposium” webinar on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time highlighting the nationally-recognized Forest Finn minority abroad and their current affairs in both Norway and Sweden.  \nRSVP to the Finlandia Foundation Facebook event.\nRegister for the Zoom session here.\nFind more information on the Forest Finns Facebook Group. \nMore details about FinnFest schedule\, registration and information about lodging\, Tori booth rentals\, volunteering and sponsorship opportunities can be found at FinnFest.us. \n \nThe webinar will be moderated by Sarah Kammlah from Facebook’s Forest Finns in America\, a social network platform bridging the gap between America and the Forest Finn minority abroad. She will moderate a panel discussion of top Forest Finn experts and minority activists. Birger Nesholen\, Jan Myhrvold\, and IngMarie Bohmelin will discuss the riveting history and plight of this invisible culture. They will also touch upon the current “awakening” and governmental reparations which restore what was once lost due to the pressures of assimilating into much larger national cultures. \nThe Forest Finns\, introduced to FinnFest attendees by Sarah Kammlah last July\, are one of five national minorities in Norway ratified by the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention of National Minorities in 1998. America’s Forest Finn connections not only span the period of the New Sweden colonies but the generations that followed in the late 1800’s emigration rush. \nWhether you have Finnish American ties to Savolax and Karelia (Savonlinnan ja Karjalan läänit) or are interested in the current foreign affairs of this extended branch of the much larger Finnish family tree\, this thought-provoking and insightful webinar will enlighten your understanding of the Forest Finn people here in America and abroad.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/forest-finn-finnposium/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T194500
DTSTAMP:20240326T011426Z
CREATED:20240326T011426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T011426Z
UID:13942-1711563300-1711568700@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intermediate Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds. March 27 – Weds. May 22\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nVirtual \nA intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting with chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2 textbook (new edition 2022). This class meets virtually.. \n$135 ASI Member\n$145 Non-member
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-finnish-weds-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T174500
DTSTAMP:20231217T051237Z
CREATED:20231217T051237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T051237Z
UID:13759-1711556100-1711561500@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning I Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds. March 27 – May 22\, 2024\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nVirtual \n$135-$145 \nA new beginning I level Finnish class taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 1 of Suomen Mestari 1. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1 textbook\, 2022 edition.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-i-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T194500
DTSTAMP:20231217T050617Z
CREATED:20231217T050528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T050617Z
UID:13755-1711476900-1711482300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:March 26 – May 21\, 2024\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom) \n$135-$145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually. \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/tues-beginning-i-finnish-sundstrom/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-tues/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T200000
DTSTAMP:20240306T000535Z
CREATED:20240306T000535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T000535Z
UID:13914-1710610200-1710619200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:St. Urho Day Fun @ Finnish Bistro
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 16\n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nFinnish Bistro\nSt. Paul\, MN \nThe Finn Hall Four (Ralph Tuttila\, Jaana Tuttila \, Johanna Solem and Dennis Halme).\nJoin the Finn Hall Four for an evening of musical fun\, playing and singing Finnish and Nordic music for dancing and listening. The Finn Hall Four are all members of the award-winning group Finn Hall\, named “Entertainers of the Year” in 2010 by the Finlandia Foundation National. They tour nationally (and locally) and internationally (Finland and Canada!).
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urho-day-fun-finnish-bistro/
LOCATION:Finnish Bistro\, 2264 Como Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Folklore,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finnish Bistro":MAILTO:info@finnishbistro.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTSTAMP:20240112T003457Z
CREATED:20240112T002912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T003457Z
UID:13771-1710550800-1710637199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day
DESCRIPTION:St. Urho’s Day is traditionally March 16th\, and there are widespread celebrations across northern Minnesota\, and indeed\, many places with populations of Finnish descent. \nSt. Urho was an unusual character. As legends have it\, the saint chased the grasshoppers out of Finland shouting at them\, “Grasshoppers\, Grasshoppers\, Go to Hell!” But why did he want grasshoppers to disappear from Finland? This was so the wine vineyards could be saved from destruction. He also wanted to save the grapes and the worker’s jobs\, all while feeding on only sour milk and fish soup. Thanks to his noble deeds\, he became a hero. \nMany people claim to know how St. Urho’s Day originated. They say that the originator is a department store owner Richard Mattson in Virginia\, Minnesota who along with some friends created the character as a joke. Regardless\, Finnish living all over the country will celebrate the saint every year on March 16th as part of their national heritage. To add legitimacy to St. Urho’s Day\, Minnesota’s governor in 1975 issued a proclamation recognizing St. Urho’s Day. \nWhat to do on St. Urho’s Day? \n\nWear purple\n    The color of St. Urho’s Day is purple. Mark the day by dressing up in purple. Wear purple suits and if you want to look minimal\, a purple scarf would look lovely. Go the extra mile by dying your hair purple.\nEat Finnish food\n    St. Urho’s Day is a celebration in honor of the Finnish people. Why not celebrate the day by indulging in Finnish cuisine? Have a taste of the famous salmon soup and Finnish rye bread.\nJoin the celebrations\n    Mark St. Urho’s Day by joining the celebrations. St. Urho’s Day is celebrated with much fervor in Finnish communities. Find out if the Finnish community in your city is celebrating and join in the fun.\n\nSt. Urho’s Day
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urhos-day/
LOCATION:Friends of Finland\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Folklore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000
DTSTAMP:20240310T231717Z
CREATED:20240310T231654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T231717Z
UID:13923-1710432000-1710442800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Textile Center Welcomes Finnish Weaver and Designer Satu Nisu
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 14 (4:00 – 7:00 pm)\nTuesday\, March 19 (11:30 am – 1:30 pm)\nTextile Center\n3000 University Ave SE\nMinneapolis\, MN \nSatu Nisu’s two-week visit at the Textile Center (March 7 – 20) will include a mini-exhibition of her textiles\, as well as “office hours” in our Community Room where she will meet with fiber artists\, interior designers\, and cultivate business partnerships. \nThere will be two opportunities — on Thursday\, March 14 and Tuesday\, March 19 — for you to meet Satu\, learn more about her weaving technique\, and discuss how you can acquire her unique and luxurious pieces. \nIf you would like to arrange a time to meet with Satu one-on-one during her visit to Minneapolis\, please contact Arts Administrative Assistant Stella Williams at swilliams@textilecentermn.org.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/textile-center-welcomes-finnish-weaver-and-designer-satu-nisu/
LOCATION:Textile Center\, 3000 University Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Textile Center":MAILTO:info@textilecentermn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T213000
DTSTAMP:20240124T000908Z
CREATED:20240124T000908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T000908Z
UID:13828-1710012600-1710019800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ISMO Leikola: Watch Your Language Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 9\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm\nPantages Theatre\nMinneapolis\, MN \n$44.50-$54.50 \nIsmo Leikola has been called “the most insightful comic in Finland” and as a new resident in the United States\, ISMO continues to be the ultimate observer and master of word-play. His uniquely observational comedy makes people see familiar things differently through ISMO’s new-to-America perspective. \nHis U.S. debut was in 2014 at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood where ISMO won the title of “The Funniest Person in the World.” In December 2015\, he relocated to Los Angeles\, and now performs to sold-out crowds around the world including: the US\, Canada\, Australia\, Mexico and Europe. \nIn 2018\, ISMO was the first Finnish comedian to perform on Conan and the clip of his set has become one of the most viewed late-night sets with over 106 million views. In the fall of 2019\, ISMO made his debut appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden with an overwhelming response. He has also been seen on NBC’s Bring The Funny\, NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly and in January 2019\, he teamed up with Merriam Webster to release a digital comedy series of videos roasting the English language. \nFor more information and ticketing options: ISMO: Watch Your Language Tour
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/ismo-leikola-watch-your-language-tour/
LOCATION:Pantages Theatre\, 710 Hennepin Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hennepin Theatre Trust":MAILTO:info@hennepintheatretrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T150000
DTSTAMP:20231217T044934Z
CREATED:20231217T044934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T044934Z
UID:13745-1709470800-1709478000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI - Introduction to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, March 3\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nInstructor: Joona Sundström \n$25 ($20 ASI Member) \nGet a feel for the Finnish language\, pick up a bit of grammar and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation in this two-hour introductory workshop taught by Joona Sundström. Perfect for the learner curious about the language but not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class\, or those looking for a way to prepare for an upcoming trip to Finland.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-introduction-to-finnish-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000
DTSTAMP:20240120T144002Z
CREATED:20240119T000739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T144002Z
UID:13823-1709467200-1709470800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika plays for dancing at ASI
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm- 1:00 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute (Larson Hall)\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFree for ASI members\n$15 non-members \nLauluaika plays Finnish music for dancing in Larson Hall at ASI from 12-1 pm as part of a 2-day Nordic event with music and other cultural events. Lauluaika will also lead a jam session for musicians at 1:45 pm.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-plays-for-dancing-at-asi/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute ASI\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Music
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